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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.79, 1,643.72 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.79, 1,643.72 and 402.66 is: 604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.79 : 1,643.72 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.79/1,643.72 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.79x = 1,643.72 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.79x = 661,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,860.30/1,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.00

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